Allen Farm Woolens

We take great pride in our wool products, not only because of the care we give to our sheep, but also because these products are a true representation of the skillful, creative, and inspiring weavers and knitters in our small island community.

Local knitters contribute a selection of hand knit sweaters, hats, scarves, and shawls made with our own Corriedale wool, as well as with cashmere and other specialty yarns.

We do accept custom orders.

Sweaters

We have a varying selection of hand knit sweaters made from our own Corriedale wool in cream, brown and grey, as well as locally knit sweaters of cashmere, and other unusual yarns. We also have a group of adult and children’s sweaters designed and knit in Ireland. Many of the adult sweaters are knit from lovely wool from Donegal, flecked and colorful.

Price varies

Hats

These Irish Aran pattern hand knit wool hats by Betty are some of the prettiest items that we have in the shop. Available in one size.

Colors: cream, brown

Price varies

Skeins of Wool

We currently have 4 oz skeins (about 200 yds) in a useful worsted weight, in several colors ranging from: cream and chocolate to grayish brown. The colors will vary according to the sheep, as all our wools are their natural color. If you wish us to attempt to match yarn from a previous purchase, we request that you enclose a sample.

4 oz skein about 200 yards, worsted weight

Colors: cream, light grey, light brown, and dark brown

$18.00

Throws

We have been weaving throws at the farm for over 25 years. Clare Ives, our weaver, has mastered our custom built AVL loom. Although our patterns are simple, unique, and straightforward, we create a timeless heirloom, which make s a very special and unique Vineyard gift or wedding present. Our throws (suitable for either a country interior or a more sophisticated decorating scheme), are hand woven. They are offered in a twill pattern with a warp of our sheep’s natural shades of cream and brown. Some are woven simply in one color, while others have complimentary shades ranging from soft sky blue, hunter green to autumn’s reds and oranges.

Throws measure 53” x 75”

$375 plus sales tax and shipping

Blankets

We have a selection of blankets woven in our wool by a small mill in central Massachusetts. These bed blankets are substantive but have a soft light feel.

Sizes: Twin, Queen, and King

Colors: cream, cream and brown herringbone, plaid pattern

160.00, 195.00, and 210.00, plus sales tax and shipping

We can gift wrap and ship blankets

Allen Farm Vests

Clarissa and Mitchell designed our vests, with the help of Valerie Beggs. Valerie lived on the island and developed a lovely line of woolen jackets and pants called “Woodland Waders”. She now designs for Woolrich. Our vests are generously sized, and can be seen on lawyers, academics, artists, gardeners, farmers, wood workers, stone masons, wine makers, boat builder’s, SSA employees, grooms and groomsmen, and men, women and children everywhere…

Our vests are 100% wool sewn locally in Fall River, Massachusetts

Sizes: XS, S, M, L, XL, and XXL. They are generously sized with lots of pockets, a V-neck, and button easily.